Welding 5mm steel

[anjer]

Hi, only a casual welder but is it possible to weld up to 5 mm steel angle with a Portamig 185 and using 0.6 wire. Only I don't want to buy 0.8 because I would never finish a 5 kg roll. Welder purchased to fix thin French steel on a 2cv
Thanks
Anthony

 

[Hitch]

Youll need to crank it all up high, but i dont see why not.
What joint is it? A butt, outside corner....?

 

[weldequip]

Not with 0.6mm, you won't get the deposition rate for the amps required & end up making a mess of the torch/job...use 0.8mm

 

[mike os]

How much have you got to do?

 

[anjer]

Thanks for the replies, I'm going to make a chassis mounted frame for a bike rack for the motorhome. I think I'll get some 0.8 mm and after this job keep it in case of any more projects requiring thicker metal.
Thanks

 

[langy]

You need 0.8 wire, You can buy small reels i believe.

Thanks for the replies, I'm going to make a chassis mounted frame for a bike rack for the motorhome. I think I'll get some 0.8 mm and after this job keep it in case of any more projects requiring thicker metal.
Thanks

 

[gavuk]

I always use 0.8mm for everything including car repairs ,you may find you are able to as well ,i do however use co2 so use higher power than most ......